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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Birds, they’re all around us. If you haven’t paid much attention to them, you’re not alone. But, once you do, you’ll have a hard time stopping. If you haven’t yet dabbled in bird watching, known colloquially as birding, we have just one question. Why not? Birding is the perfect way of partially disconnecting from the digital world we find ourselves in and connecting with nature through observation, and one of the most relaxing pastimes imaginable.
If you’re fascinated by our feathery friends but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
The PA system is the linchpin of any venue or event space, whether it’s the hottest new night club, this weekend’s big house party, or the screening of the next indie film sensation. It’s integral to the experience of social activity—and because music and sound deserve to be clear, coherent, and exhilarating, the PA system needs to serve up the goods by being powerful, reliable, and properly scaled for the event.
In our
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Who doesn’t want to capture fun and creative portraits of our four-legged friends? We know we love it. In fact, pet photography may just be the most popular form of photography there is. Think of all the smartphone snaps of yawns, big stretches, and funny moments we all take of our cats, dogs, chinchillas, and beyond.
Quick snaps aside, you know what really ups the quality of our pet portraits? Lighting. Just as with any form of portrait, lighting unlocks possibilities that can be impossible without it. But what lighting system should we use?
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
A thoughtful gift goes a long way, and one gift my mother always appreciated from me was a photograph of some kind, or at least something personalized or something that I created. With this in mind, here are some tips and ideas on how you can gift and share your photography with Mom for this Mother’s Day.
Give Her a Print
We’ll start with the obvious one first—but it’s an obvious choice because it’s a very good choice. Even outside of the context of this holiday, a print is often the best and most final way to display your photographs, so what
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
There is nothing that can replace the extreme close-up view of a rare bird in the wild. Binoculars can get you close but, if you want to look the bird in the eye or confirm that identification for your life list, you need a spotting scope. Spotting scopes pack incredible magnification in a generally simple and lightweight package that is
by Steven Esposito · Posted
If you’re starting a video podcast or looking to get into live streaming, you’ve come to the right place. I have experience with both, so I speak from personal experience when I say you’ll need a capable computer to do either. What kind of computer exactly? Thankfully, the answer is simple.
For the time being, I can’t suggest building your own PC just for this. The prices of memory (or RAM) have skyrocketed due to the demands of AI infrastructure. In many cases, the price of memory has even surpassed some pre-built systems I’ve seen. The good
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
So, you've gotten all the hardware you need to start podcasting—the mics, production console, interface, boom arms, sound treatment, the works—but your audio quality still isn't quite as professional sounding as top podcasts. Even a recording in a well-treated room with the most expensive microphones will often need a little extra push to sound its best, especially in the crowded and competitive market of podcasting.
When shopping for plug-ins, always look for a sale, and always make sure to try out the plug-in before buying (most companies
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Looking for a capture card for your video podcast? You've come to the right place. In this guide, we're looking at some of our favorite capture cards and discussing how they can help streamline and enhance your production.
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 Capture Card
The different tiers
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Recording is much more of an art than a science, and every recording engineer has their preferences and techniques to achieve the sound they’re aiming for. With the current accessibility of recording technology, people have created incredible, high-fidelity productions despite limited budgets and unlikely recording environments—all they needed was some knowledge, a good idea, and the passion to experiment and explore different methods. In this guide, we will explore different established recording techniques that will give you solid knowledge
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Of the many decisions a wedding photographer makes, the choice between digital and film might be the most crucial of all, determining both how one shoots and the look of the final product.
The technology that turns an entire congregation into content creators also unlocks immense advantages, creative and logistical, for wedding photographers. And yet, twenty-plus years into the age of digital photography, the aura of film remains as strong as ever and is sought after
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Mackie has been a mainstay in the portable speaker market. Their PAs and loudspeakers can be found in rehearsal studios, event spaces, and rental houses throughout the world. This hands-on review will cover the Thump GO and Thumpsub GO as well as the Mackie ProFX10 GO, so let’s get into it.
Mackie Thump GO and ThumpSub GO—Portable Doesn’t Have to Skimp on Power
The Thump Go is in their recent portable lineup of speakers, powered with an internal lithium-ion battery for up to 12 hours of operation in addition to the standard AC ports. It also
by Richard Stevens · Posted
It’s been a great year for consumer tech, with some standout releases from some of our favorite brands. With new releases just around the corner, we’re excited to see what’s on the horizon. For now, I wanted to highlight a few products that caught my attention this past year. I’ll even showcase a couple of products that have been around for a while but deserve to be mentioned among the very best home entertainment gear available.
My Favorite OLED TV: Samsung S95F
Regardless of the display technology used, Samsung is a TV powerhouse. Samsung is
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Choosing the best TV is never easy. With so many factors to consider and so many options to choose from, it’s hard to know where to begin and what to look for. To help make your TV-shopping experience a little less intimidating and (hopefully) a lot more enjoyable, we’ve compiled a list of all the important questions you need to ask yourself before making your next TV purchase.
What Size TV Should You Get?
When it comes to
by Mos Khan · Posted
Camera bags, just like cameras and the photographers who use them, are not created equal. That means there’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to finding the perfect bag. Most photographers will find that the type of bag they need varies from one shoot to the next—and may even depend upon where they’re going and what they’re shooting.
With so many bags out there to choose from, finding the one that’s perfect for your
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Photographers are a tricky bunch to shop for, especially those avid shooters who seemingly already have all the gear they need. Cameras, lenses, bags, tripods, and so on—it’s a tough task to find a photo-related gift for the photographer who already has it all. Since the Pope’s Leica is no longer on the market, here are some ideas for not-so-common gift options sure to please all types of photographers.
Lensbaby Special Effects Lens
Sure, your